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King James Version with Apocrypha

"The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;"

— 2 John 1:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 John 1 — Context

1

The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

2

For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

3

Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

4

I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

2 John 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 John 1:1 say?
2 John 1:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;”
Where is 2 John 1:1 in the Bible?
2 John 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 John, chapter 1, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 John?
2 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle ("the elder"). It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 2 John about?
A one-page letter urging believers to walk in truth and love — and to refuse hospitality to traveling teachers who deny that Jesus has come in the flesh. Short, warm, and pastorally sharp.
What are the major themes of 2 John?
2 John explores themes including Truth, Love, Hospitality, Discernment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 John 1:1.
What translation should I read 2 John 1:1 in?
2 John 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 John 1:1?
2 John 1:1 reads (KJVA): “The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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